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Benefits and events for Sandy Hook victims
Bereavement support: The New Milford Visiting Nurse Association offers a free bereavement support group for adults. The next meeting will be Jan. 17. Meetings are held the first and third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the VNA at 68 Park Lane Road (Route 202). Call the VNA at 860-354-2216.
Self-defense classes: From now until the end of the school year, Cannon Ridge Training Center, 3 Simm Lane, Newtown, is offering free Krav Maga self-defense classes to all teachers in Connecticut. Krav Maga is a hand-to-hand self-defense and fitness system originally developed for use by the Israeli Defense Forces. It can be practiced by anyone, regardless of size or strength. The classes are on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m., and Saturdays at 10 a.m. Contact owner Chris Petitti at email@example.com or 203-307-5728.
Benefit concert planned: More than 200 singers and orchestra members from more than 20 ensembles across Connecticut, including Eastern Connecticut State University's Concert Chorale and Chamber Singers, will combine to present a memorial concert Sunday at 5 p.m. in St. Joseph's Church, 99 Jackson St., Willimantic. Admission is free, but donations will be collected at the door.
Memorial Tree Fund: The Newtown Forest Association has established the Sandy Hook School Memorial Tree Fund to support the creation of a living memorial with plantings in memory of the Sandy Hook Elementary School victims. All donations to the fund will be restricted to the preparation, planting and maintenance of a living memorial to honor the victims. To make a tax-deductible donation, send checks made out to Newtown Forest Association Inc., P.O. Box 213, Newtown, CT 06470, and note that the money is for the Sandy Hook School Memorial Tree Fund. Contributions can also be made at www.newtownforestassociation.org.
Newtown Memorial Fund: To create an appropriate memorial and to establish a self-sustaining fund to provide academic scholarships in the names of all of the victims, the Newtown Memorial Fund Inc. has a goal of raising $26 million. For more information and to donate, visit http://newtownmemorialfund.org. Donations can also be mailed to Newtown Memorial Fund Inc., P.O. Box 596, Botsford, CT 06404.
Memorial Service: A memorial service for those who lost their lives at Sandy Hook Elementary School will be offered at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 30 Clapboard Ridge Road in Danbury, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. The area parishes of Assumption, Holy Trinity, St. George and Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Churches invite all to join them in prayer for the innocents.
A Night for Newtown: Michael's II Cafe, 30 South St. in Danbury, will host A Night for Newtown on Friday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Funds raised during this event will go to First Responders' Counseling Services and the town of Newtown to help those affected at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Proceeds from food and drink specials will be donated by Michael's II Cafe. There will be also be raffles, with several prizes, and SHES Angels T-shirts will be available for $20. Music will be provided by DJ Tony Tones. For more information, call 203-748-2496.
Salon and toy store to hold benefit: Trixie's Cuts For Kids, a children's hair salon and toy store in Milford, is holding a benefit Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., for the families of Newtown affected by the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. All proceeds from haircuts that day will go directly to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund through Newtown Savings Bank. Trixie's is at 65 Turnpike Square, 1400 Boston Post Road, in Milford, in the Turnpike Square shopping center. It is off exit 39B of I-95, four quick lights, and a left after McDonald's. For more information, call 203-301-4268.
Donate through your electric supplier: Discount Power Inc., a licensed retail electricity supplier based in Shelton, partners with several charities in a new profit sharing program. Those who wish to support the Sandy Hook School Support Fund administered by The United Way of Western Connecticut can enroll with Discount Power, which will make a donation based upon the amount of kilowatt hours used by customers who enroll through the nonprofit. The company estimates approximately $3 a month per residential customer will be donated. Anyone in Connecticut can use Discount Power as their electric supplier. For more information, visit www.discountpowerinc.com.

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Ramettes edge Lady Dutch 41-35 in season opener
The Johnsonburg Ramettes handed the St. Marys Area Lady Dutch basketball team a 41-35 non-league loss last night at the SMAHS Dutch Oven in the opening game of the 2011-12 season for both squads.This was the first game in four years that the Lady Dutch have played without the school's all-time scorer, Kayla Hoohuli, now a member of the Canisius College Golden Griffs basketball team.Last night's game was a close contest for 32 minutes as neither team was able to get a run. The Ramettes led 11-10 after one period, 20-18 at the half and 28-27 at the end of three quarters."You can't win if you don't box out," said St. Marys coach Leona Hoohuli. "Every opportunity we had, we made it a point of emphasis to box out.""Watts (Brittany) is a good player and we lost her several times on the inside and she was able to capitalize on that," said Hoohuli. "We have to keep working as a group. The girls aren't going to quit. They play from start to finish." The Lady Dutch were led offensively by Jenna Anderson with 13 points on one two, three threes and a one-for-two night from the foul line. Kiana Hoohuli added 10 points on three threes and a foul shot.The Ramettes were led by Brittany Watts with 20 points on eight field goals and a four-for-seven night from the foul line. Kiana Myers was next with eight points."I am happy, the team is happy. This is the first time in five years that we have beaten St. Marys Area," said Johnsonburg coach Mike Zilkofski."This was a good start to the season. The girls are happy they could get the win," said Zilkofski."The girls played well. They played well defensively and under control," added Zilkofski. "This is new territory for us winning the first game of the season."The game opened with Johnsonburg scoring the first six points on a bucket by Myers and two by Watts. Adair Gennocro hit a three and later added two foul shots to make it 6-4 at the 4:25 mark of the first period. Watts sank one of two foul shots before SMA's Anderson hit a three, tying the game at 7-7. Watts made it 9-7 before Anderson connected on another three to make it 10-9 for the Lady Dutch's first lead of the game. Myers scored the final points of the first period as Johnsonburg led 11-10.Watts made it 12-10 with a foul shot for the first points of the second period. Watts missed the second shot but got the follow-up for a field goal, 14-10. Gennocro made two of three foul shots, 16-12. Sloan Foster made it 16-14 before Hoohuli hit a three, giving St. Marys the 17-16 lead. Rhianon Fowler hit a three and Watts added a foul shot, 20-17. Abbey Cribbs converted one of two foul shots for the Lady Dutch to make it 20-18 at the half in favor of the Ramettes.Myers scored for Johnsonburg to start the second half. Hoohuli hit a three to cut the Ramettes' lead to 22-21. Johnsonburg went on a 6-0 run as Watts, Myers and Chelsea Benson scored to make it 28-21 with 4:55 left in the third period. Foster hit a field goal, Anderson another three and Gennocro added a foul shot as the Lady Dutch closed it to 28-27 at the end of three quarters.Gennocro sank a foul shot to knot the game at 28 to open the fourth quarter. Watts converted a three-point play with 7:05 left, 31-28. She scored at the 6:29 mark to make it 33-28. Anderson cut it to 33-30 with a field goal at the 4:17 mark. Benson sank two foul shots before Anderson sank one for St. Marys, 35-31. The Ramettes took a 38-31 lead with a little over a minute left. Hoohuli hit a three at the 1:08 mark and converted a foul shot to make it 38-35. Danie Dwyer sank two foul shots and Fowler added a foul shot, making the final score 41-35 in favor of the Ramettes.Game notesThe Lady Dutch are now 0-1 on the season. They return to action next Tuesday when they play host to the Cameron County Lady Raiders in a non-league game. The Ramettes are now 1-0 on the season and will return to action next Wednesday when they travel to Elk County Catholic for an AML encounter.Johnsonburg 41Kiana Myers 4-0-0-0-8, Danie Dwyer 0-0-2-3-2, Rhianon Fowler, 0-1-1-2-4, Chelsea Benson 2-0-3-6-7, Brittany Watts 8-0-4-7-20, Mary Kate McAlee 0-0-0-0-0, Lydia Hefright 0-0-0-0-0. Totals 14-1-10-18-41.St. Marys 35Abbey Cribbs 0-0-1-2-1, Jenna Anderson 1-3-1-2-12, Sloan Foster 2-0-0-0-4, Adair Gennocro 0-1-5-9-8, DeAnna Yost 0-0-0-0-0, Cassie Daniels 0-0-0-0-0, Kiana Hoohuli 0-3-1-1-10, Becky Krieg 0-0-0-0-0, Taylor Schutz 0-0-0-0-0, Rachel Krieg 0-0-0-0-0. Totals 3-7-8-14-35.Score by quartersJohnsonburg 11 9 8 13 41St. Marys 10 8 9 8 35JV's winThe St. Marys junior varsity squad held on for a 31-29 victory in the preliminary contest.Johnsonburg took a 10-6 first-period lead. The Lady Dutch came back in the second quarter to outscore the Ramettes 10-2 to take a 16-12 halftime lead.Each team scored eight third-period points. Johnsonburg outscored St. Marys 9-7 in the fourth quarter but it wasn't enough as the Lady Dutch won 31-29.SMA scoring: Courtney Luepkes 5, Jackie Lenze 2, DeAnna Yost 10, Cassie Daniels 4, Lena Hanes 4, Rachel Krieg 6.Johnsonburg scoring: Imbrogno 6, Kocjancic 14, Polaski 6, Marciniak 1, Cardoni 2.


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Ratchaburi National Museum
This is located on Woradet Road near the river. The edifice was formerly the town hall, built in 1922. Established as a museum in 1988, it displays art and ancient items of different periods found in the local area, and exhibits the history of Ratchaburi, as well as its folk art and geology. The museum is open daily from 9.00 a.m.- 4.00 p.m. exept Mondays and Tuesdays. Admission fee is 30 baht.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
In the past, daily commerce in Thailand was conducted mostly along rivers and canals (or khlongs in Thai). Bangkok's water network was busy and served as the principal means of communication causing Bangkok to be called as the "Venice of the East" by early European visitors.
Bo Khlueng Hot Stream
Located 5 kilometres beyond Amphoe Suan Phueng and another 10 kilometres along an access road, the stream is full of mineral water and is believed that it can be used for skin treatment. The water flows all year round from the Tanaosi Range. Its temperature ranges between 50-68 degrees Celsius. On the route to the hot stream, a 3 km. branch road leads to Namtok (waterfall) Kao Chon, which consists of 9 cascades. The falls are plentiful during the late rainy season.


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Wi-Fi Product Watch, July 2009
July 30, 2009
New 2TB Time Capsule ($499) from Apple; Verizon offers free Wi-Fi to some laptop users; free Wi-Fi for all at Barnes & Noble; two new powerhouse gaming notebooks with 802.11n; Palm Restores iTunes Sync in Slap to Apple; U.S. Airways to offer in-flight Wi-Fi; WiMAX comes to Vegas; magicJack to Introduce Femtocell Version; and more.
Apple today began shipping a 2TB (terabyte) version of its Time Capsule ($499) wireless backup system--double the storage capacity at the same price as its 1TB predecessor. The 1TB version will now sell for $299.
Time Capsule supports all 802.11n-draft Wi-Fi CERTIFIED devices and is also compatible with other Macs or PCs (or mobile devices, such as iPhone or iPod touch) using other Wi-Fi standards, such as 802.11 b or g.
The AirPort Extreme Utility app also allows for protection of your primary Wi-Fi network by enabling quick and easy set up of a separate WLAN for guests, with or without password protection.
July 28, 2009
Verizon announced Monday that it will expand Internet connection capabilities for millions of Verizon broadband customers by providing them free access to thousands of U.S. Wi-Fi hotspots.
"Wherever they go--across town or across the country--Internet users today want the freedom and flexibility of staying connected online whenever they want," said Mike Ritter, chief marketing officer for Verizon Telecom in a press release Monday. "In addition to providing in-home broadband networks and the nation's most reliable 3G wireless network, we're now offering even more connections with fast, free Wi-Fi that customers can use in their local communities and when traveling across the country."
There are some limitations to the offering, however, which industry watcher, Glenn Fleishman of Wi-Fi Net News has some thoughts on.
"Only laptop Windows XP/Vista (32-bit only) users need apply. Which seems insane to me, but it's also in line with Verizon's remarkable micro-management of its users and usage. The 'how to get it' page explaining how to obtain free Wi-Fi notes, "Verizon Wi-Fi is not available for PDAs, phones, desktop PCs, or Macs.'" Read the full blog post here.
Barnes & Noble booksellers today announced the availability of free Wi-Fi at its stores nationwide courtesy of an agreement with AT&T.
Among the many uses of the free Wi-Fi, Barnes & Noble shoppers can now download and preview over 700,000 eBook titles and hundreds of thousands of public domain titles (available from Google).
Barnes & Noble pioneered the concept of retail stores as community centers, said Steve Riggio, CEO of Barnes & Noble in a press release today. By providing no-fee Wi-Fi access, we are not only meeting our customers needs, but extending the sense of community that has always been in our stores.
The bookseller also offers free downloadable apps, including the Barnes & Noble eReader app for the Barnes & Noble eBookstore, which enables eBook reading on iPhone and iPod touch, BlackBerry smartphones, as well as laptops and desktops (both PCs and Macs); and the Barnes & Noble Bookstore app for iPhone and iPod touch, which allows users to do some cool and handy things, such as use the iPhones camera to snap a photo of a front cover and then retrieve product details, editorial reviews, and customer ratings, or find and reserve a copy in the nearest store.
Wi-Fi has been available (courtesy of AT&T) since 2005 at B&N, but now, anybody in a Barnes & Noble store anywhere in the country will have complimentary and unlimited access to the network.
We are pleased to expand our relationship with Barnes & Noble as we work together to enhance and deepen customers overall experience within the retail stores, said Ron Spears, CEO, AT&T Business Solutions in today's release. We currently offer the majority of our AT&T customers Wi-Fi access throughout our more than 20,000 U.S. hotspot footprint, including Barnes & Noble, with their qualifying AT&T services. Now, were excited to be able to offer every Barnes & Noble customer the same great Wi-Fi experience at no extra charge whenever they enter a retail store.
(We wonder if any AT&T customers are ticked that, basically, they are now paying for something everyone else gets for free...?)
Barnes & Noble says it will also soon be offering customers the opportunity to opt-in to receive personalized messages from Barnes & Noble via Wi-Fi when they walk in the doorthings such as coupons, details on book signings or where to find a new release in their favorite genre. Sort of like the spritzer girl, only...deletable and odor-free.
July 24, 2009
AVADirect.com, a custom computer manufacturer, announced today that it is now selling what it calls "the world's most powerful gaming notebook," the Clevo M980NU.
The powerhouse system comes with built-in 10/100/1000MB Base-TX Ethernet LAN, Intel Wi-Fi Link 5300AGN 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN, and BluetoothTM V2.1.
The opposite of a netbook, this portable PC with an 18.4" HD screen starts at $2,493.85. More details at www.avadirect.com.
But, wait! Also this week, MAINGEAR, purveyor of "high-performance luxury computers" said it had unveiled "the Worlds Most Powerful Gaming Notebook," the eX-L 18 ($2,999 and up).
MainGear has equipped the eX-L 18 with the worlds fastest notebook graphics solution, said Rene Hass, General Manager of the notebook business unit at NVIDIA in a press release Thursday. With NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M GPUs, MainGears customers will experience breathtaking in gaming physics from titles, such as Terminator Salvation or Darkest of Days and are ready for GPU computing applications such as Badaboom, vReveal, and Arcsoft SimHD.
The eX-L 18 also ships with integrated Intel Wi-Fi Link 5300 a/b/g/Draft-N and Bluetooth 2.1. Full specs here.
Palm pushed back in its ongoing scuffle with Apple, re-enabling the Palm Pre's ability to sync with iTunes with an update to its webOS software.
Version 1.1 of webOS, the company's mobile operating system powering the Palm Pre, restores the iTunes synchronization feature that Apple blocked with its own recent iTunes software update.
Palm boasts several enhancements in the new version of webOS, released today, like improved messaging, e-mail, calendar and calling functionality, along with YouTube updates and inclusion of a "remote wipe" to enable deletion of key data in the event of a lost phone.
But its most notable component pertains to the feature that reestablishes the Pre's iPod-like connection with iTunes. In the release notes, Palm said the upgrade "resolves an issue preventing media sync from working with [the] latest version of iTunes (8.2.1)." Click here for the rest of the story from InternetNews.com.
U.S. Airways is joining the ranks of carriers offering Wi-Fi inflight to its customers. The airline announced Thursday that it is partnering with Aircell to provide Gogo Inflight Internet service starting early next year. Full Wi-Fi Internet access including Web, Instant Messaging, e-mail, and VPN access will be available for purchase to passengers with laptops, smartphones, and other Wi-Fi enabled devices.
Gogo will be not be installed fleetwide. As is the case with most carriers, only certain aircraft on certain routes will offer Wi-Fi. In the case of US Airways, A321 aircraft, flying select domestic routes will get the wireless boost. A map detailing the Wi-Fi routes is here.
Coming next year, a handy feature that will enable potential fliers to see if Wi-Fi is available on a specific flight by looking for a Wi-Fi icon while booking their flight on usairways.com.
Final pricing was not announced, but travelers it should range from $5.95 to $12.95, depending on the length of flight and type of Wi-Fi enabled device used.
"Gogo is for anyone who wants to make plane time their time," said Jack Blumenstein, president and chief executive officer of Aircell. "Whether you want to stay connected to the office, your family or friends; whether you want to work, play, or learn; Gogo is for you. We look forward to working with US Airways to bring the world to its passengers."
For more on in-flight Wi-Fi, read:
- 2008: The Year of In-Flight Wi-Fi?
- Virgin America Launches Wi-Fi In-flight
- In-Flight Wi-Fi: Who Really Cares?
July 21, 2009
WiMAX provider, Clearwire Communications, today announced that its service offering in Las Vegas, NV has gone live.
Branded as "CLEAR," the wireless mobile broadband service is now available to approximately 1.7 million Las Vegas residents across 638 square miles, according to a Clearwire press release issued today.
"While it's true that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, now, thanks to CLEAR, that doesn't mean it has to stay in one place," quipped Jeremy Abler, General Manager of Las Vegas market for Clearwire in the release. "CLEAR will bring to Las Vegas residents the super-fast mobile Internet experience they're used to having at home or the office, anywhere around town or on the go. We're providing a valuable, new category of Internet service designed to make people's lives more enjoyable and more productive, wherever they happen to be in our coverage area."
Clearwire also announced that starting August 1, it will offer a new client device, the Clear 4G+ mobile USB, a dual-mode 4G/3G modem that uses Sprint's 3G network to enable subscribers to get wireless broadband via 3G when out of WiMAX service range. (Sprint is one of Clearwire's "strategic investors.")
Mac owners will finally be welcomed into the fold, as well, when on August 17, the Clear Connection Manager software for Mac becomes available. The software is compatible with existing Clear USB 4G WiMAX-only modems and will be available for download from clear.com. Clearwire expects dual-mode Clear 4G+ mobile USB service to be available for Mac in 4Q09.
Pricing and other details are available at the Clearwire Web site.
For more on Clearwire, read:
- WiMAX Provider Sues Sprint/Clearwire
- Portland, OR Gets WiMAX
- Cisco, Clearwire Form WiMAX Alliance
- Sprint, Clearwire Join Net Giants in $14B WiMAX Play
- The Sprint/Clearwire Breakup
- Clearwire Ushers in New CEO
At a predicted $49.95 price point, the magicJack femtocell version could be a gamechanger in the wireless VoIP market. Read the full story here.
Ruckus Wireless today announced two new 802.11n outdoor access points targeted at creating reliable hotzones for MDUs, campuses, or for carrier offload of data to Wi-Fi from 3G GSM networks. Read more here.
According to a new study from ABI Research, all youll want for Christmas this year is a Wi-Fi-enabled television. Read the full story here.
July 20, 2009
AT&T is expanding its netbook lineup. The new mobile broadband-enabled ultraportables ($199.99 each after rebate with AT&T DataConnect plan two-year contract) will be available in stores and online this week and include: Acer Aspire One; Dell Inspiron Mini 10; and Lenovo S10.
All of the netbooks feature 10-inch screens and weigh less than three pounds. Customers opting for the promotional pricing and its contract obligations will receive, along with their metered 3G data plans, with unlimited use of AT&T Wi-Fi service, at more than 20,000 hot spots nationwide.
AT&T will also offer its new ConnecTech services to its netbook customers at its more retail stores. Prices start at $99 for remote online support to $199 for in-home technical support.
"Lightweight and connected, netbooks continue to interest consumers and small business customers," said David Christopher, chief marketing officer, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets in a press release today. "We expect that, paired with AT&T home broadband, Wi-Fi, and the nation's fastest 3G mobile broadband network, they'll have great appeal to busy, on-the-go consumers and working professionals. We're offering the latest and greatest connected devices."
July 16, 2009
FON introduced its new Fonera 2.0n Wi-Fi router in the US market this week. The new 802.11n version features more powerful processors, as well as a built-in USB hub and Fonera 2.0 management software that allows users to connect external hard drives and other USB devices to their routers for wirelessly sharing of videos or photos. It also includes the ability to backup files to a hard drive, print, or access a remote Webcam via Wi-Fi, and convert an HSDPA or 3G dongle to Wi-Fi
"If there's one annoying aspect of the otherwise great Internet, it's the time it takes to upload videos, pictures, or download movies, TV series, games, and software from the Internet," said Martin Varsavsky, FON CEO in a press release Tuesday. "The Fonera 2.0n is the first Wi-Fi router that frees up your computer from those tasks. Close your computer, continue uploading and downloading!"
Our requests for a review unit in recent weeks have gone without response, but we'll keep trying. In the meantime, if you've tried the Fonera 2.0n, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the Comments field below.
What could be cooler than a wearable sniffer? Just about anything, we'd guess, but just in case you're jonesing for some more Wi-Fi apparel, ThinkGeek can hook you up with its Wi-Fi Detector Cap.
If you're married or have given up altogether on meeting a mate, the $14.99 cap, which complements ThinkGeek's Wi-Fi Detector Shirt nicely, says it "combines apparel and technology into an irresistible geeky hybrid. The glowing bars on the cap light-up to indicate the 802.11b/g Wi-Fi strength in your general vicinity..."--we assume 802.11n networks can be detected, as well. ThinkGeek also promises that "with your newfound Wi-Fi sense you'll be sure to make lots of friends." This may actually be true, since they'll be able to see the results of your cap-based sniffer whereas you...won't. Unless you also sport one of those cool cycling helmet-based rearview mirror attachments.
If anyone tries this thing, we'd love to hear your results. Post to our Comments section below, or drop us an e-mail by clicking the byline above.
July 14, 2009
InternetNews.com reporter, Michelle Megna, reports in her Megnabytes blog: "Sprint is already planning to release a Wi-Fi-enabled update to the BlackBerry Tour, in a move that mirrors the carriers strategy shift toward requiring Wi-Fi for all its devices, according to reports."
While we haven't received independent confirmation of the plan, in an interview with online wireless news source, FierceWireless, Jeff Clemow, Sprint's director of business product marketing, said It is now a requirement for all our PDA equipment suppliers to include Wi-Fi. Several quarters ago we made a conscious decision to require all of our PDA suppliers to support Wi-Fi.
Bravo, we say.
The BlackBerry Tour went on sale Sunday at Sprint (and Verizon) for $199.99, and supports both CDMA and GSM networks. Maker, RIM, officially announced the non-Wi-Fi Tour several weeks ago, but chatter from reviewers, analysts, and potential customers panned the release of yet another BlackBerry lacking Wi-Fi.
Sprint, apparently, was listening. It went ahead with the release of the non-Wi-Fi version, but will reportedly offer an updated Tour sporting Wi-Fi next year. Clemow told Fierce Wireless that the carrier has not set a specific date for its suppliers for the inclusion of Wi-Fi.
Meanwhile, RIM is remaining tight-lipped about the specs of its so-called Storm 2 (expected this fall from Verizon), but industry watchers believe it will have integrated Wi-Fi.
Also just out from T-Mobile and AT&T is the new Wi-Fi-enabled BlackBerry Curve 8900.
July 13, 2009
When a big company feels inclined to mess with a classic, it had better get it rightjust ask Coca-Cola. Lenovo has introduced a new version of its iconic T-series, the best-selling business laptop series ever and the progenitor of the thin-and-light portable category.
The result: The ThinkPad T400s is everything fans have loved about the T-series, in a slimmer, lighter package. If you carry your laptop frequently but prefer a larger screen and keyboard than an ultra-portable-class notebook delivers, the T400s may be for you. Read the full review here.
Recession-battered small businesses looking for an edge can now find one--even if only a small one--in Skype, the low-or-no-cost voice-over-Internet service that until now has mainly been of interest to consumers.
Skype, launched in Europe in 2003 but acquired three years ago by eBay, offers free voice and video calling between Internet-connected computers running the Skype software and equipped with microphone and speakers or a plug-in telephone headset.
The Skype software is also an instant messaging (IM) client similar to Microsoft Windows Live or Yahoo Messenger, delivering presence information--showing which of your contacts is online and available.
We take a look at the pros and cons of switching to VoIP solution, Skype, for business here.
Aerohive's QoS booster stops slow Wi-Fi clients from hogging more than their fair share of the air. Read our review here.
All netbooks come with Wi-Fi, but not all Wi-Fi is created equal. We give you the lay of the wireless land on the most popular brands of netbooks. Read the full story here.
July 10, 2009
Cisco's new Linux-powered router, the Linksys by CiscoWireless-N Broadband Router with Storage Link (WRT160NL; $119.99) is now available.
The new 802.11n draft 2 Wi-Fi router is essentially the next generation of the popular WRT54GL. Features include two integrated R-SMA antenna connectors and integrated Storage Link functionality, which enables users to connect their USB storage devices to the router to share video, photos, or music through the integrated UPnP AV media server.
The open source Linux-powered 802.11n draft 2.0-certified router runs on a 400Mhz processor, has 8 MB of Flash memory and 32 MB of DDRAM, and Wi-Fi protected Setup pushbutton security.
"In the past we have had many successful Linux-powered devices with the WRT54GL and NSLU2 being great examples. The WRT160NL is the logical next step combining Linux, 802.11n technology and USB storage functionality. We see the WRT160NL as a possible successor of our WRT54GL as the market transitions to 802.11n--but then with storage functionality on top of that," said Aaron Marinari, senior product manager, Cisco Consumer Business Group in a press release June 23rd.
Related stories:
- The Open Source WRT54G Story
- Beyond the WRT54G: DD-WRT for Many Flavors of Hardware
- How to Choose the Best WRT54G Router for You
- Bricked! Or, How to Resurrect a Dead Linksys WRT54G
Lenovo has introduced a new ThinkPad, the T400s laptop, which features not only Wi-Fi, but optional WiMAX, WWAN, Bluetooth, and ultrawideband (UWB) connectivity.
Designed for business users, the T400s is ultraportable measuring 0.83 inches thin and weighing under four pounds, including the six cell battery. Lenovo says the laptop achieves its slim frame "thanks to the thin 14.1-inch LED screen, solid state drive storage, and the second generation Top Cover Roll Cage, which Lenovo first introduced in the ThinkPad X300 laptop."
The roll cage is made from monocoque carbon reinforced fiber, which is used in bicycle frames and airplanes; it helps keep the laptop light, yet surprisingly sturdy. Lenovo says the T400s weighs nearly 20 percent less than its predecessor, the ThinkPad T400.
Other features include:
-- Choice of Intel 2.53 GHz Core2Duo processors (standard voltage) and graphics
-- Choice of solid state drive storage up to 128 GB or 250 GB hard drive storage
-- 9.5 mm slim DVD burner or Blu-Ray player
Verizon has a new Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone, the HTC Ozone ($49.99 after rebate with contract). It features a full QWERTY keyboard, global roaming capabilities, and a battery designed for longer life. The Ozone is available now for purchase online and will be in Verizon Wireless brick-and-mortar outlets on July 13th.
July 9, 2009
Wireless networking solutions provider, TerraWave Solutions, announced recently the availability of its 802.11n Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) Mini "Six-Pack" omnidirectional antenna solution.
"Last year, we announced our industry-first 802.11n Dual Band 2.4/5 GHz 2.5/4 dBi Ceiling Mount MIMO Omnidirectional Antenna (the 'Six-Pack')," said TerraWave Solutions Product Development Manager Chris Marco in a press release June 30th. "It has been our focus over this last year to develop an even more robust line of antenna and enclosure solutions to complement many manufacturers' 802.11n AP technologies. Our product line is continuing to grow, and our customers are continually returning to TerraWave to help them deploy MIMO technology in new and exciting applications. By engineering complete suites of premium MIMO solutions, our customers can depend on TerraWave's reputation of delivering cutting-edge, high-quality products for their unique and customized wireless deployments. Our forward-thinking business strategy, reliability and valued relationships with our customers remain our highest priorities."
More on TerraWave here.
July 8, 2009
At SHARKFEST '09 last month, a new version of Wireshark, the free packet sniffer, was released. New features include a 64-bit Windows (x64) installer and support for IP packet comparison. More details here.
July 7, 2009
MetaGeek today announced the availability of its new USB-based Wi-Fi spectrum analyzer, the Wi-Spy 900x ($199). The latest addition to its line of Wi-Spy tools, MetaGeek says the 900x is the world's first USB-based 900 MHz spectrum analyzer.
"Over the years we've fielded many, many requests to bring the ease-of-use and power of Wi-Spy to the heavily overcrowded 900 MHz band," said MetaGeek's Chief Geek, Ryan Woodings in a press release today. "IT professionals across various fields ranging from logistics to manufacturing to warehousing to procurement need a tool that can help them optimize their 900 MHz networks in order to save time and money. And that's exactly what Wi-Spy 900x will help them achieve."
The Wi-Spy 900x tracks all radio activity from devices operating in the 900 MHz ISM band, including RFID tags, cordless phones, sensor networks, and automation devices. Integrating with Wi-Spy 900x, MetaGeek's Chanalyzer 3.3 software can graphically display which channels to use and which ones to avoid by obtaining real-time radio data, recording for future analysis and by identifying interfering devices.
More more on MetaGeek and Wi-Spy, read:


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During Vespers on Sunday February 16, the students of third and fourth theology took one of the final steps before approaching Holy Orders this coming spring. The third year men preparing for ordination to the diaconate made the Profession of Faith and took the Oath of Fidelity, while the fourth year deacons took the oath of fidelity to the sacerdotal office to which they will soon be ordained.
Prior to the Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity, the Mount's rector, Msgr. Steven P. Rohlfs, gave a ferverino expounding upon the meaning and importance of the oath and profession.
Seminarians often have different dispositions when they take the oath and make their profession, Msgr. Rohlfs explained, but the common thread running through each man is the willingness to stand before God and the Church and publicly proclaim their faith and determination to live out the will of God in their lives.
For this willingness, Msgr. Rohlfs personally thanked the men on this occasion of their oath and profession. The canonical law of the Church requires that all candidates take such oaths prior to reception of Holy Orders. Numerous family, friends, and seminary faculty were on hand to witness these men on this joyous occasion in preparation for the Sacrament of Orders.


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DON'T miss your chance to make history and help decorate a Deane Dragon this Saturday (May 17).
Everyone is invited to add their thumbprint to a blank dragon at the trail launch event at the orchard shopping centre in Taunton from 10am to 3pm.
Other attractions on the day include:
- Watching an artist painting a dragon;
- Free face painting;
- Buy tickets in a raffle to win a full-size trail dragon;
- A fun dragon quiz;
- Special Star Wars character guests (not exactly dragon-related, but all on a sci-fi/fantasy theme).
The Taunton Deane Dragon Trail is part of a series of events spearheaded by new Taunton Deane Mayor Dave Durdan.
Cllr Durdan, who was given his chain of office last week, is leading a team of volunteers from local organisations and businesses who are putting the trail together in a bid to boost footfall, attract tourists and create some family fun.
They hope to emulate the success of other trails like Gromit Unleashed in Bristol.
Cllr Durdan said: "We're really looking forward to introducing members of the public to three of the dragons, especially as they can help decorate one of them with their thumbprint.
"I wanted to use my mayoral year to raise money, champion our wonderful communities and encourage people to have fun.
"The dragon trail is just one of the ideas we have in store."
On Saturday, organisers will be showing off three of the 30 dragons heading for the streets of Taunton, Wellington and Wiveliscombe later this summer.
The trail is raising funds for community projects in Taunton Deane with the proceeds administered by the Somerset Community Foundation.
Local artist Jonathan Leach will be transposing one of the entries from a public design competition on to another dragon, and the Mayor's Dragon, which is painted and complete, will also be there on the day (no thumbprints allowed on these two, though).
There will also be free comics given away thanks to Krackers Comics and Games in Bath Place, as well as dragon prizes to be won.
Businesses are invited to support the Taunton Deane Dragon Trail by sponsoring a Dragon – call Andy Sharman for details on 07795-561290 or email firstname.lastname@example.com


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By Roxanne Wilson
St. Cloud State University makes a positive, long-term impact on the lives of our students. We provide rigorous and relevant academic experiences with engaged, active learning opportunities in an intellectually vibrant, inclusive and diverse campus community.
Our graduates are well prepared to act as responsible global citizens and professionals who remain actively connected with our university, thanks in large part to our learning commitments:
- Active and applied learning
- Community engagement
- Sustainability
- Global and cultural understanding
High Impact Practices
As a new faculty, I reviewed LEAP high impact practices at http://leap.aacu.org/toolkit/high-impact-practices, which include:
- First-Year Seminars
- Common Intellectual Experiences
- Learning Communities
- Writing-Intensive Courses
- Collaborative Assignments and Projects
- Undergraduate Research
- Diversity/Global Learning
- Community-Based Learning
- Internships
- Capstone Courses and Projects
Putting Them Into Action
I found it somewhat daunting to think of integrating such a vast array of practices into my practice. I teach one of the first nursing courses and felt this was an opportunity to build the first year seminar concept, writing intensive learning, collaborative assignments and an understanding of research.
I met with each student on a one to one and learned their passion for nursing, their dreams for their profession and background. As an assignment, I had them learn how to use professional literature to write a paper outlining how they could use their college course and work experiences to achieve this dream. The required paper is in APA format, which I assigned in sequential segments through the class.
I had students work in groups to build collaboration. One of the groups worked with the writing center to learn APA and then worked with Writing Center staff to teach back. They created an APA song to help bind the building blocks. It was not generally successful for teaching APA as the song was too long and the students were inhibited. However, the group built a bond and the students were very interested in the overall concept. Next year, I intend to select musical students and work with the music department to make it shorter.
What high impact practices have you tried?
What were the outcomes of those practices?
About the author: Roxanne Wilson is Assistant Professor of Nursing.


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Photos: Party lines
Photos: Party lines
Nate Pusey (left) of Topsfield and PAL chairman of the board Neal Rossi of Hanover.
John Connelly (left) of Medfield and Brian Magner of Norwell.
From left: Bridget Connelly of Medfield, John Connelly of San Diego, and Matt Connelly and Maura Connelly of Medfield.
From left: Boston police Captains John Davin, Paul Ivens, Frank Armstrong, and Richard Sexton.


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What led a 'friend' to kill popular high school student?
Suspect placed under psychiatric hold
MILFORD -- "It would have been embarrassing not to have a date for prom."
It was a statement echoed by a number of Jonathan Law High School students Saturday as they tried to explain why 16-year-old Christopher Plaskon would allegedly stab popular student Maren Sanchez to death Friday morning in a school hallway after she turned him down for that night's junior prom.
Singularly and in small groups, students arrived at the makeshift memorial to the 16-year-old Sanchez in front of the school. Some carried bouquets of flowers, others cards and messages they left at the memorial. One girl, who would only identify herself as Sanchez's best friend, placed a wrist corsage on the memorial.
"It was the corsage I was going to wear to the prom," she said, walking away in the arms of another student.
Students differed on when Plaskon had asked Sanchez to go to the prom with him; some said it was a month ago, others that it was just days before the slaying, but all were clear on her answer.
"She told him no," said 16-year-old Jordan Shackett. Sanchez had already decided to go to the prom with Plaskon's best friend.
"It's not like Chris and Maren had ever dated," continued Shackett. "They were just friends."
Though his name is widely known and discussed in the community, Plaskon's lawyers, Richard Meehan and Edward Gavin of Bridgeport, declined on Saturday to identify their client because he is a juvenile. They did, however, confirm that he will not be in court Monday.
"Our client is under a psychiatric hold, and we have waived his presentment in court Monday," said Gavin. "Our client's family is grieving for the loss of a wonderful young lady, and their sympathy and prayers go out to the Sanchez family."
Because Plaskon is 16, under state law he is considered a juvenile. Normally, his first step after being arrested would be presentment in state juvenile court on Whalley Avenue in New Haven. From there, the case would be transferred, usually on the same day, to state Superior Court in Milford. However, in this case, since he is undergoing a psychiatric evaluation, he will not be presented in juvenile court until the doctors say the evaluation has been completed.
Milford State's Attorney Kevin Lawlor could also decide after the evaluation is completed to have Plaskon directly presented in Superior Court because of the seriousness of the crime.
Once he is presented in Superior Court, he would be treated as an adult.
On Saturday, school officials opened the gym at the high school from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for students and parents to meet with counselors. Local businesses supplied pizza and refreshments.
Sanchez, an athlete and National Honor Society member, was confronted by Plaskon in a first-floor hallway shortly after 7 a.m. before classes began. Police said Sanchez was slashed across the throat, face and chest, but sources said she may have been choked first. Police said a knife was recovered at the scene. They said at least a portion of the attack was witnessed, and a teacher's aide held the dying girl's head in her lap until help arrived. She was pronounced dead at Bridgeport Hospital. Plaskon was arrested a short time later and was cooperative, police said.
On Saturday, Seamus O'Reilly, 15, said he had known both Sanchez and Plaskon since middle school. Sanchez was his "certo" or tutor for Spanish. On Tuesday he spoke to Plaskon as both were working out in the school's weight room.
Although Plaskon, the middle of five brothers, had played on the school's freshman football team, he was dropped off the team after having a problem with the coaches. But he hoped to get back in shape in time to try out for the team again in his senior year.
O'Reilly is on the school's track team.
"He was doing squats and we talked about sports, about the NBA playoffs," O'Reilly said. But he added Plaskon appeared distracted.
"He is this smart, nice guy and this is totally out of character for him," O'Reilly said of the slaying.
"It's not like he (Plaskon) was some weird kind of kid," added Shackett, "because he wasn't, and it is shocking to everyone that he did this."
"Students in the school are confused, we can't believe this happened, and we are going to be sad for a long time," O'Reilly said.
Mourners gathered and dispersed outside around the makeshift memorial to Sanchez.
"I never expected that anything like this could happen in Milford," said Sonia Curbelo, a Law graduate. "It's such a shock when it hits this close to home."
Carol Fox, 62, placed a bouquet of purple lilies at the memorial.
"I heard her favorite color was purple," she said. "When you take your child to school, you believe you are taking her to a safe place, and then this happens."
There will be no classes at the school on Monday; however, school officials said the building will be open from noon to 5 p.m. for counseling sessions. A public vigil for Sanchez will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the Jonathan Law football field.
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Liposuction, which is sometimes known as liposculpture, is the removal of unwanted body fat by suction, using a surgical vacuum.
As liposuction is usually a cosmetic procedure (used to improve your appearance), it's not normally available on the NHS.
But liposuction may be used by the NHS as reconstructive surgery to treat certain conditions.
These conditions include:
Liposuction, which is sometimes known as liposculpture, is the removal of unwanted body fat using a surgical vacuum.
It's a form of cosmetic surgery that aims to slim and smooth the contours of your body.
Liposuction as a cosmetic procedure is available privately through plastic and cosmetic surgery clinics.
The price of liposuction varies depending on which parts of your body are treated and how much liposuction you have. The procedure usually costs at least £2,000.
It's important to be aware that while liposuction may be able to change the shape of your body, it can't make you lose weight or reduce the appearance of cellulite.
As with all surgical procedures, there are several risks and complications involved, including infection, blood clots and scarring.
If you decide to have liposuction, you should make sure your surgeon has been trained in both general and plastic surgery.
A surgeon who has the letters "FRCS (Plast)" after their name is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and has passed specialist exams in plastic surgery. They're trained to carry out all kinds of cosmetic surgery.
Read more about choosing a cosmetic surgeon.
All surgeons should be listed on the medical register, which is kept by the General Medical Council (GMC).
You can find out whether a surgeon is on the register on the GMC website.


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There is no convincing evidence linking cell phone use to cancer, a major British study concluded Thursday.
Scientists who conducted the largest review to date of published research found that there was "no indication of any risk" to public health from exposure to the radio waves from cell phones.
The review, undertaken by the independent advisory group on non-ionizing radiation (AGNIR) aet up by the UK's Health Protection Agency (HPA), warned that it was important to continue to monitor evidence -- as only around 15 years' worth of research exists.
Professor Anthony Swerdlow, AGNIR chairman, said, "There is no convincing evidence that radiofrequency exposure causes health effects in adults or in children but beyond 15 years for mobile phones, we have to say we have little or no information."
He added, "I think it is important therefore, to some extent, to keep an eye out on this, which we will do into the future."
The HPA said it would continue to advise a "precautionary" approach, and said that excessive use of cell phones by children should be discouraged.
It also repeated advice given by the UK government last year on ways to reduce exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields emitted by cell phones, including texting rather than calling, using hands-free kits and keeping calls short.


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WASHINGTON (AP) — A Drug Enforcement Administration agent arranged to hire a prostitute for a Secret Service agent in Colombia in advance of a presidential visit last year, according to a Justice Department report made public Thursday.
The DEA agent stationed in Cartagena, Colombia, arranged for a prostitute to give a visiting Secret Service supervisory special agent a massage at the DEA agent's residence, a one-page summary of the Justice Department investigation stated.
The pair later had a sexual encounter and the drug agent arranged to pay the woman, the summary stated. The Justice Department's inspector general produced the summary, which was dated Dec. 20.
The Justice Department probe was part of a broad investigation into the hiring of prostitutes by Secret Service employees who were visiting Colombia last year in advance of President Barack Obama's arrival for a South American summit.
NBC News first reported the Justice Department's findings.
An investigation by the Homeland Security Department's inspector general found that 13 Secret Service employees had "personal encounters with female Colombian nationals," some of whom were prostitutes, while they were in Cartagena.
The incident became public after a Secret Service agent had a fight over payment with a woman in the hallway of a hotel.
According the Justice Department, three DEA agents were initially at the Cartagena residence the night the prostitute was hired, though one agent left before the sexual encounter.
Investigators found that the drug agents deleted data from their government-issued Blackberry smartphones amid the DOJ investigation. The trio later admitted they had "paid for sexual services and used their DEA Blackberry devices to arrange such activities," according to the summary.
A DEA spokesman said the matter is under review by the Board of Professional Conduct.


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Movie Review: The Huntsman: Winter's War
by, 05-23-2016 at 03:08 AM (4928 Views)
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2381991/
Category: Fantasy / Action
Rating: 7 / 10
This is the sequel to the original huntsman movie -- which was just a modernized Snow White. There isn't a whole lot that's related to the first one with the exception of the huntsman and a couple of other old objects/characters. It's worth watching even if it takes awhile to understand what the new story has to do with the old one.
The focus is on Freya who has an affinity for icy things. It's a retake on the story of the snow queen. It's comparable to Disney's Frozen in some ways just without the singing, happy characters, or the blonde releasing her icy powers just by letting her hair down.
Before the days of Snow White there lived two sisters. Before the Queen became the ultimate black widow, she had a sister who was happy and in love. One day her kid dies and she becomes the ice queen. She adopts kids of all kinds and trains them to serve as her army as she conquers the icelands. Her main rule is for nobody to ever love.
An incident occured which led to the huntsman escaping and fulfilling his destiny of helping Snow White. Afterwards, the snow queen gets word that he's still around and wants him dead. The huntsman decides he can't keep running so he schemes up a plan to end the chase once and for all.
*Notable points*
-You know it's a fantasy movie where there's negros in a medieval setting and girls who can match the strength of men.
-Leave it to the black guy to backstab his best friend.
-Nobody has explained what the people of the icelands eat or how they survive. It is far too cold to support vegetation and consequently there would be no wildlife.
-The mirror is still a really bad mirror and offers no reflection whatsoever.
-Leave it to the chicks to bring the other girl who she is closest with down since she's getting too happy.
-The queen is actually Kerrigan from Starcraft.
-I like to find the hidden messages in movies. I think what the movie was trying to say is that when you no longer have the gold items the chicks who were bound to you only by gold will break down and disappear.


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1. Re: Setup advice for SSD on Sandy Bridge 1155Scott Chichelli May 3, 2012 8:38 AM (in response to alexdejesus)
OS drive on 1 Intel Sata 600
Optical on the other
both raids on intel sata 300
skip the marvell as it will be slower
2. Re: Setup advice for SSD on Sandy Bridge 1155Harm Millaard May 3, 2012 8:38 AM (in response to alexdejesus)
Is it advisable to move the SSD to the Marvell 6 Gb/s port? Can I simply plug it in or will I have to reformat and set up the RAIDS?
It depends on your SSD, but generally it will profit from the 6Gb/s port and yes, you can simply plug it in without needing to setup your raids again.
Am I benefitting from the RAID 0 setup on the 6 Gb ports? Should I separate the drives?
Yes, it makes them faster. If you have covered the backups, then I see no benefit to break them out to single disks.
I am having stability issues. Frequent lockups and crashes.
Now that worries me a bit. Can you tell us what you have changed from the factury defaults in the BIOS. Do you have the latest BIOS version installed? How do these lockups and crashes manifest themselves and from what application? What does the Event Viewer tell you in terms of error messages? What PSU do you have, what are the temps when you encounter such a crash or lockup? Have you checked your memory with Memtest 86+? etc.
3. Re: Setup advice for SSD on Sandy Bridge 1155alexdejesus May 3, 2012 9:08 AM (in response to Harm Millaard)
Log Name: Application Source: Microsoft-Windows-RPC-Events Date: 4/29/2012 8:01:17 PM Event ID: 11
Task Category: None
Level: Warning Keywords: User: LOCAL SERVICE Computer: Wildfire
Possible Memory Leak. Application (C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted) (PID: 136) has passed a non-NULL pointer to RPC for an [out] parameter marked [allocate(all_nodes)]. [allocate(all_nodes)] parameters are always reallocated; if the original pointer contained the address of valid memory, that memory will be leaked. The call originated on the interface with UUID ({3f31c91e-2545-4b7b-9311-9529e8bffef6}), Method number (20). User Action: Contact your application vendor for an updated version of the application.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
<Provider Name="Microsoft-Windows-RPC-Events" Guid="{F4AED7C7-A898-4627-B053-44A7CAA12FCD}" /> <EventID>11</EventID> <Version>0</Version> <Level>3</Level> <Task>0</Task> <Opcode>0</Opcode> <Keywords>0x8000000000000000</Keywords> <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-04-30T03:01:17.280886100Z" /> <EventRecordID>301</EventRecordID> <Correlation /> <Execution ProcessID="136" ThreadID="416" /> <Channel>Application</Channel> <Computer>Wildfire</Computer> <Security UserID="S-1-5-19" />
<Data Name="ApplicationName">C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted</Data> <Data Name="ProcessId">136</Data> <Data Name="InterfaceId">{3F31C91E-2545-4B7B-9311-9529E8BFFEF6}</Data> <Data Name="Method">20</Data>
Log Name: System Source: MEIx64 Date: 4/29/2012 8:11:57 PM Event ID: 4
Task Category: None
Level: Warning Keywords: Classic User: N/A Computer: Wildfire
The Intel(R) Management Engine Interface is being disabled.
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
<Provider Name="MEIx64" /> <EventID Qualifiers="32775">4</EventID> <Level>3</Level> <Task>0</Task> <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords> <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-04-30T03:11:57.572038500Z" /> <EventRecordID>1099</EventRecordID> <Channel>System</Channel> <Computer>Wildfire</Computer> <Security />
<Data> </Data> <Binary>00000000010000000000000004000780000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000</ Binary>
Log Name: Application Source: Application Hang Date: 5/2/2012 12:01:06 PM Event ID: 1002
Task Category: (101)
Level: Error Keywords: Classic User: N/A Computer: Wildfire
The program AfterFX.exe version 10.5.0.253 stopped interacting with Windows and was closed. To see if more information about the problem is available, check the problem history in the Action Center control panel.
Process ID: ed4
Start Time: 01cd288ab1ebb145
Termination Time: 20
Application Path: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe After Effects CS5.5\Support Files\AfterFX.exe
Report Id: 2922c0e4-9489-11e1-865d-f46d042cc6bb
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
<Provider Name="Application Hang" /> <EventID Qualifiers="0">1002</EventID> <Level>2</Level> <Task>101</Task> <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords> <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-05-02T19:01:06.000000000Z" /> <EventRecordID>2301</EventRecordID> <Channel>Application</Channel> <Computer>Wildfire</Computer> <Security />
<Data>AfterFX.exe</Data> <Data>10.5.0.253</Data> <Data>ed4</Data> <Data>01cd288ab1ebb145</Data> <Data>20</Data> <Data>C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe After Effects CS5.5\Support Files\AfterFX.exe</Data> <Data>2922c0e4-9489-11e1-865d-f46d042cc6bb</Data> <Binary>55006E006B006E006F0077006E0000000000</Binary>
Log Name: Application Source: Application Error Date: 5/2/2012 12:00:12 PM Event ID: 1000
Task Category: (100)
Level: Error Keywords: Classic User: N/A Computer: Wildfire
Faulting application name: Adobe Premiere Pro.exe, version: 22.214.171.124, time stamp: 0x4e960e56
Faulting module name: Display.dll, version: 22.214.171.124, time stamp: 0x4e95fe31
Exception code: 0xc000041d
Fault offset: 0x0000000000039cbc
Faulting process id: 0x7f4
Faulting application start time: 0x01cd288fdc7f0e75
Faulting application path: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5\Adobe Premiere Pro.exe
Faulting module path: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5\Display.dll
Report Id: 0b392663-9489-11e1-865d-f46d042cc6bb
Event Xml:
<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event">
<Provider Name="Application Error" /> <EventID Qualifiers="0">1000</EventID> <Level>2</Level> <Task>100</Task> <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords> <TimeCreated SystemTime="2012-05-02T19:00:12.000000000Z" /> <EventRecordID>2298</EventRecordID> <Channel>Application</Channel> <Computer>Wildfire</Computer> <Security />
<Data>Adobe Premiere Pro.exe</Data> <Data>184.108.40.206</Data> <Data>4e960e56</Data> <Data>Display.dll</Data> <Data>220.127.116.11</Data> <Data>4e95fe31</Data> <Data>c000041d</Data> <Data>0000000000039cbc</Data> <Data>7f4</Data> <Data>01cd288fdc7f0e75</Data> <Data>C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5\Adobe Premiere Pro.exe</Data> <Data>C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5\Display.dll</Data> <Data>0b392663-9489-11e1-865d-f46d042cc6bb</Data>
4. Re: Setup advice for SSD on Sandy Bridge 1155alexdejesus May 3, 2012 9:19 AM (in response to alexdejesus)
I was having these problems before. I replaced all the RAM to 32 (4x8 sticks) Corsair Vengeance, GTX 570 card failed a couple of weeks ago, so I got a GTX 580 AMP!. The original SSD was a Kingston HyperX. Replaced it with a Patriot Wildfire 120 GB. Noothing wrong with the Kingston.
Installed the latest BIOS, reset CMOS, clean reinstalled Windows, TPU switch enabled. In BIOS, default settings at first. Tried XMP, and Manual. OC tuner, automatically overclocked to 4.4 GHz
5. Re: Setup advice for SSD on Sandy Bridge 1155alexdejesus May 3, 2012 9:30 AM (in response to alexdejesus)
I did stress test with Prime 95 - no issues
Memtest passed - no issues
No temperature or fan speed warnings
PSU is a Thermaltake 850W TR2 RX
Premiere or AE would just quit responding and grey out. Sometimes recovers on its own, sometimes not. Usually, only the app needs to be restarted. Other times, the computer locks up.
It happens less frequently with the new SATA cable on the SSD.
6. Re: Setup advice for SSD on Sandy Bridge 1155alexdejesus May 3, 2012 9:37 AM (in response to Scott Chichelli)
As for the RAIDS, does it make a difference if they are on the 3 Gb/s ports or the ^ Gb/s ports? When am I actually getting the 6 Gb/s?
7. Re: Setup advice for SSD on Sandy Bridge 1155RjL190365 May 3, 2012 11:57 AM (in response to alexdejesus)1 person found this helpful
It might be your PSU: None of Thermaltake's TR2 or TR2 RX series PSUs can handle anywhere near their labeled (advertised) wattage ratings. In fact, the TR2 RX 850W barely qualifies as a 600W PSU in realistic operating conditions. The major failing is the PSU platform(s) that they are based on (the TR2 RX 850W is based on an old HEC 600W platform to begin with) - and then, the safety circuits get disabled to allow more wattage to be output at the severe expense of DC output quality. The ripple goes way out of spec, which can kill PC components much earlier than you would expect!
8. Re: Setup advice for SSD on Sandy Bridge 1155alexdejesus May 3, 2012 12:04 PM (in response to RjL190365)
@ RjL190365 Hmm. I'll have to look into that. My first graphics card GTX570 shorted out I think. I sent it in to ASUS for a look.
9. Re: Setup advice for SSD on Sandy Bridge 1155alexdejesus May 3, 2012 12:06 PM (in response to alexdejesus)
I moved the SSD to the 6 GB/s port and the RAIDS to the 3 Gb/s ports. Nothing on the Marvell. Premiere just crashed.
10. Re: Setup advice for SSD on Sandy Bridge 1155RjL190365 May 3, 2012 5:21 PM (in response to alexdejesus)1 person found this helpful
The graphics card short-out is likely caused by dirty output from a low-quality PSU. You see, modern high-performance components are now more picky about PSU output quality than old, low-performance, obsolete components were. That is exactly what might happen if you're asking a PSU to output more wattage than what its original OEM manufacturer (HEC/Compucase, in the case of that Thermaltake-branded TR2 RX 850W) had designed it for.
Now don't get me wrong, Thermaltake does market some good PSUs. It's just that the TR2 RX line is one of many that they market which stink.
11. Re: Setup advice for SSD on Sandy Bridge 1155alexdejesus May 3, 2012 7:06 PM (in response to RjL190365)
Looks like I'm going back to Fry's tonight for a PSU before something else cooks. Thanks for the tip - I've tried just about everything else.
12. Re: Setup advice for SSD on Sandy Bridge 1155RjL190365 May 3, 2012 8:22 PM (in response to alexdejesus)1 person found this helpful
At least at the Fry's that's closest to my home, the Corsair AX line, the NXZT HALE 90 and HALE 82 lines, and most of the models in the Antec High Current Gamer and High Current Pro lines are good to great choices. Most of those are manufactured by Seasonic (with the following exceptions: The AX 1200W is made by Flextronics; the NXZT HALE 90 line is made by Super Flower and the Antec High Current Pro line and some of the High Current Gamer models are made by Delta).
13. Re: Setup advice for SSD on Sandy Bridge 1155alexdejesus May 7, 2012 4:11 PM (in response to RjL190365)
Got a Corsair AX850 at Fry's, which is probably the minimum recommended for my setup - GTX850 Amp and 5 internal drives. I still had problems with freezing after install. Come to find out, the 120 GB SSD system drive was almost maxed to capacity. Had some remnant of cache files and other stuff to delete to make room. Seems to be running smooth with about 18 GB of free space, but need to free up more.
What do you think of installing a second SSD to put programs on and keep only Windows on the system drive? I have the original SSD. Nothing wrong with it - I replaced it thinking it might be bad.
Heck, when I get my burned out GTX570 replaced by ASUS, I'll have almost enough components to build another system! Have a spare 120G SSD, 16 GB RAM, Monitor and a 85 W power supply. Al I need is a case, motherboard and processor.


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UAE Edition
Abu Dhabi opens first UAE based SEVENFRIDAY Boutique
Our newest Sevenfriday boutique, located in Abu Dhabi, is now open. At the launch party we released our newest Sevenfriday Off-Series, the M1/02-UAEE. The watch has a number of different references that pay homage to the UAE culture and arcitecture. The M1/02-UAEE is limited to 71 pieces only. This is a reference to the year 1971 in which the UAE gained their independence with late founder Sheikh Zayed.
The disk indicating the seconds of the watch is inspired by The Sheikh Zayed Mosque located in Abu Dhabi and features images of the Mosque's famous domes.
The minute and hour disks of this watch are written in Hindu-Arabic which is the main system for symbolic representation of numbers in the UAE.
The side plate is engraved with two Arabian Falcons, one of the country's oldest traditional icons which are used by many different organisations within the UAE society. This plate is also engraved with Arabic/Hindi numbers which display the watch's model number out of the total 71 pieces.
The caseback is engraved, firstly with the UAE flag in colour and secondly with the famous Al Jahili Fort, the oldest fort in the UAE located in Al Ain. This is the same fort the UAE president was born and raised in.


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What Do You See? How Does Your Perspective Affect Your Understanding?
Lesson 11 of 16
Objective: SWBAT identify the effect of their own perspective on noticing details in text.
Big Idea: A reader's perspective changes what they pay attention to as they read. Students who understand this can choose to pay attention to details they may have missed.
Throughout this unit, students have been paying attention to details about characters, setting, and things that happened in the books they are reading. In this lesson, they will continue to pay attention but this time, pay attention to what those things they are noticing say about them, the reader. Readers notice different details as they read because they have had different life experiences that help them connect to characters, plot, and setting in a specific way. For example, if a character just lost a soccer game and you've haven't played soccer, you would probably think differently about the character than someone who does often play soccer games. Its not only important to notice the details but to think about what it says about the reader.
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Before I model this for students, I ask them to try out a small task. They are to close their eyes as I describe a scene of a lunchroom during the younger grades lunch. I asked to to think about what they see, hear, smell, etc. When they are done, they are to write down thier ideas. Students share what they saw and why they saw those details. For example, some students saw students sharing food and noticed what they were sharing. They noticed that detail because they often share food during lunch, typically veggies for sweets. Another student noticed gossiping because she often engages in gossiping during lunch.
Now, I read the class read aloud and ask them to do the same thing. Pay attention to the details and wonder about what it says about them as readers. As I read, students take notes. Then they discuss with a partner or their table group, especially paying attention when someone noticed something different than another student.
Finally, students do the activity again in their book club book. They read and take notes about what the noticed.
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For the closing, I share some of the students' observations and perspectives. Mostly, I want to emphasize students who not only made very strong connections but focused on the details that other may not have noticed because their perspective is different. When they look deeper and notice mroe, they can form strong theories about the themes and messages the author is trying to get across and be able to pick up more of the details that support that theory as they read on.


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Norwalk picks up big win over Ridgefield
NORWALK -- Fresh off a loss to Westhill Tuesday night in which Norwalk turned the ball over 27 times, the Bears put the onus on protecting the ball during Friday night's contest against Ridgefield.
Led by sophomore point guard Jeremy Linton, Norwalk successfully attacked the Tigers' zone throughout the game and pulled away with a 22-10 edge in the fourth quarter for a 61-47 win, pushing Norwalk (7-2) past Ridgefield (6-2) in the FCIAC Central division.
Second-year Norwalk coach Tom Keyes said the victory was a big confidence boost for the team.
"I think since I've been here we've come close in a game like that a couple of times, but we had to keep believing that if you keep doing what you're doing that big wins are gonna happen," Keyes said.
Norwalk jumped out to a 16-12 lead after one quarter, with senior guard Jabari Dear scoring 5 of his 16 points. Ridgefield senior guard Jeffrey Racy singlehandedly kept the Tigers afloat in the opening quarter, scoring 11 of the team's 12 points, including three 3-pointers.
But Racy never connected from deep again and Ridgefield was shut out from beyond the arc in the last three quarters.
"We didn't shoot well as a team and I think that affected their psyche," Ridgefield coach Carl Charles said."We shoot the ball a lot better than that. We had one series where we must have had five rebounds and we didn't get it to drop."
Center Kurt Steidlwas a steady force for Ridgefield throughout the game, attacking the rim and either converting or drawing fouls. He finished with 18 points and was 6-8 from the free throw line.
"I thought Luke Sweeney did a great job all night guarding Steidl. He's arguably the best kid in the league and I think Luke made him work for everything he got," Keyes said.
The game was close throughout the opening half. The largest lead, 23-18, came on a fast break basket when Norwalk's Roy Kane (16 points) hit teammate Saeed Soulemane with an outlet pass and Soulemane dished to Dear who cut through the lane and scored. After Ridgefield's Patrick Racy (12 points) narrowed the gap to 3 points, Soulemane pushed it back to 5 with a no-look pass that Sweeney put in for a layup.
Ridgefield outscored Norwalk 10-9 in the second quarter, but trailed 25-22 at the half. The Tigers also held the scoring edge in the third quarter, 15-14, as Steidl scored 10 of his team-high 18 points. The Tigers only trailed by two, 39-37, entering the fourth quarter. And when Steidl hit two free throws to open the quarter, the game was knotted -- but for the last time.
Norwalk kept attacking the Tigers' zone, and even when the initial shot didn't drop, follow ups were to be had.
"We got outrebounded," Charles said. "A lot of times we got an initial shot and they got a second shot. We had a couple of defensive mistakes there at the end where we left guys wide open for easy layups."
Kane had two such tip-ins, the second of which put Norwalk ahead 49-43. After Dear scored on a fast break layup to put Norwalk up 51-43, Steidl netted two free throws to bring the Tigers within 6 points. And when Norwalk committed a 10-second violation on the ensuing possession, Ridgefield looked energized for a late run with 2:59 left.
"We knew we could get points, we knew we could score, we just had to play defense and stop them," Linton said.
Steidl scored his (and Ridgefield's) last two points to make it 53-47. Then Norwalk ran the table and scored the game's last 8 points, including a baseline dunk by Kane off an inbounds pass.
"The last game we played we obviously didn't take care of the ball, so that was stressed heavily in practice the last two days," Keyes said. "It just goes to show that if we don't make a lot of mistakes and beat ourselves, we can be a very good team."
Charles Irwin 0 0-0 0 Daniel Greenberg 0 0-0 0 Zachary Ward 0 0-0 0 Jeffrey Racy 6 0-0 15 Matthew Bartolucci 0 0-0 0 Matthew Brennan 0 0-0 0 Griffin Jones 0 0-0 0 Patrick Racy 6 0-0 12 Andrew Barton 0 0-0 0 Chipper McClelland 0 0-0 0 Kurt Steidl 6 6-8 18 Thomas Haughney 0 0-0 0 Jonathan Hicks 1 0-0 2 Christopher Brewi. Totals 19 6-8 47
Saeed Soulemane 4 0-0 9 Roy Kane 5 6-6 16 Jabari Dear 7 0-2 16 Nick Boccanfuso 2 2-2 7 Jeremy Linton 4 0-0 9 Luke Sweeney 2 0-0 4 Totals: 24 8-10 61
3-pointers: R--Jeffrey Racy 3; N -- Jabari Dear 2, Jeremy Linton, Saeed Soulemane, Nick Boccanfuso.


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In the press release announcing Álvaro Bautista's intent to race in the Portuguese GP, the heading describes the Spaniard as having "true grit" during today's Free Practice sessions at Estoril. Now normally with MotoGP press releases, these headings are a bit of hyperbole, but considering just over a month ago Bautista's femur, the largest bone in the human body, was in two pieces, we're inclined to agree that the Spanish rider has shown remarkable determination in getting back onto the saddle of the Suzuki GSV-R.
Initial estimates pegged Bautista's return to be at Le Mans for the French GP, but hard work at his physical therapy sessions, and an obscene amount of time in a hyperbaric chamber have accelerated Bautista's healing process. With today's work in the Rizla Suzuki garage showing that he has the ability to ride on his leg just a mere 42 days after he broke it, the young GP rider has earned a lot of street cred in the MotoGP paddock.


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I hope Palladium's USA gamers had a wonderful and long Independence Day holiday weekend. Mine was to die for – that's a Rifts® Vampire Kingdoms reference, as I spent 30 hours writing away Saturday through Monday.
Right now, it feels like organized chaos at Palladium Books. We are all hopping busy and stressed to the max as we try to get new books to the printer, get ready for Gen Con Indy and take care of Alex and business. The trick is to do it and try to remain sane and positive at the same time. Yikes.
Why just yesterday:
Today, Thursday, July 7:
UPDATE: Alex. There has been no change in his condition yet, though his face is not looking as flushed as it had. Alex is taking his meds, seeing doctors and trying to do everything he can to beat this disease. I took him to his latest blood treatment just this afternoon. For those of you who missed the last Weekly Update, Alex has a blood disease called Polychromasia. His blood is too thick and that creates a danger of blood clots and causes exhaustion, heightened anxiety, and other problems. It has been a rough week for Alex, but his attitude and outlook are both positive. Heck, I think he's handling his illness better than I am.
UPDATE: Alex's house. I checked on the ol' homestead on Tuesday and it looks marvelous. You'd never know there was a fire. I think the interior painting is being finished today. Carpeting should be installed tomorrow or over the weekend. There has been a delay with the final electrical work (installation of outlets, switches, covers and a couple ceiling fans), but that should be finished on Monday. Then, it's a matter of getting the Certificate of Occupancy. If getting the permit goes without a hitch, Alex and family should be able to start moving back home by next weekend. I sure hope so. It has been a long haul and Alex could use the break.
UPDATE: New titles coming soon! Books should start coming one, two, three this month. The Rifter® #55 goes to the printer tomorrow (Friday), the "New and Improved" Rifts® Vampire Kingdoms™ (that's what I'm calling it now) goes next, and Rifts® Lemuria immediately after it. We anticipate having copies of all three at Gen Con.
UPDATE: Robotech® New Generation™ Sourcebook. I approved Apollo Okamura's color sketch for the cover and he should be working away on it. This is the NEXT new book to go to the printer in August. The Rifts® Vampires Sourcebook™ and Megaverse® in Flames follow it.
UPDATE: Online Sales. Sales remain up and down. As predicted, Fourth of July weekend sales were lousy, but they have picked up the last couple of days. New books are coming. Get those pre-orders in for The Rifter® #55, Rifts® Vampire Kingdoms™ and Rifts® Lemuria!
UPDATE: Back in Print: We are planning to bring several titles back into print, including Mutant Underground™ for Heroes Unlimited™, Xiticix Invasion™ for Rifts® and the out of print titles in the Coalition Wars® series over the next month or two. Maybe even in time for Gen Con.
The following titles are also recently back in print and ready to ship:
UPDATE: Rifts® Vampire Kingdoms™ – New and Improved. I have added so much new material, rewritten and improved upon the original material so much, that I'm calling it "New and Improved" instead of Expanded and Updated. The latter is still the official title, but this book is virtually new and certainly improved. I think you are going to love it. I've talked about it enough so I'm going to leave it at YOU WANT this book. Place your pre-orders now!
UPDATE: The Rifter® #55. Editing is done and Wayne is laying out the book to send to the printer tomorrow morning. It's another fun issue you will not want to miss. Includes some extra material for Thundercloud Galaxy, and other good stuff. As always, we are looking for new contributors to future issues of The Rifter®. Next issue is the October "Horror Issue." Send in your submissions now and you could be in that issue. The Rifter® is designed to publish "fan" created source material, so what are you waiting for? Send us your 8-25 page articles.
UPDATE: Rifts® World Book 32: Lemuria™. The finished artwork is starting to come in and is looking outstanding. I dive into this book the second I'm done with Vampires Kingdoms.
UPDATE: Robotech® New Generation. This is the book that will follow Rifts® Lemuria. We're starting to put things in place for its production and release right now. I approved the color cover sketch this week and Apollo Okamura is working on it. Not only that, but we hope to release one additional Robotech® title by the end of 2011, and the Robotech® Marines book is not dead.
UPDATE: DriveThruRPG.com Christmas in July Sale is Coming: It's a couple weeks away, but I was afraid I would forget if I didn't mention it now. Palladium Books PDF titles and other publishers will be at a discount price from Monday July 25th to Monday, August 1st (ending 10am EST).
Rifts® Vampire Kingdoms Sneak Preview should be available as a FREE download by the end of next week. Don't forget, The Rifter® Number Zero and Hades Map Pack were recently made available on DriveThruRPG.com. DriveThruRPG offers more than 90 out of print titles (and a few that are not) as PDF downloads. It is a good resource for getting The Rifter® #1-48 and to fill in your RPG library with first edition copies of Rifts®, Palladium Fantasy®, Heroes Unlimited™, and other game lines, as well as books such as Nightbane® Book Four: Shadows of Light™ and both versions of the The Mechanoids® RPG (1985) and The Collected Mechanoid Invasion® Trilogy (1981-1983).
We'll be there, how about YOU?
If you or a friend is going to Gen Con Indy, please stop by to say hello, get books autographed, and to buy the latest releases, back stock titles, some out of print books (like Ninja Turtles® RPG titles, Rifts® Ultimate Gold and others), collectibles, original artwork, T-Shirts and other goodies. The guys and I are happy to sign books and chit chat for a little while with everyone who swings by the booth, so come on over and join the fun. Give us a helping hand by spreading the word that Palladium Books will be at Gen Con Indy.
Palladium people you'll get to meet include:
FYI: I don't think there are any "official" Palladium gaming events on the schedule but there are always a bunch of "unofficial" games.
UPDATE: Facebook Page. Sorry, I haven't been on Facebook much lately (or Murmurs from the Megaverse). My plate has been very full with writing vampires and Lemurians, as well as helping Alex and getting ready for Gen Con. I'll try to drop by Facebook and do a Murmur or two today and over the weekend.
UPDATE: Palladium's website. Things continue to be going smooth for a while now, but you may see some hiccups as Thom and Rex have a couple of updates in development over the next week or two.
QueenofGhouls.com – One of Kathy Simmons' customers loves her Halloween "ghouls" so much, she has two of them set up in her house, sitting at the dining room table, year round. I kid you not. Apparently, visitors adore them. Kathy continues to whip up new creations with more life size Halloween props going up this weekend. The Queen of Ghouls has plans for more zombies, skeleton pirates, wizards, werewolves and monsters in the weeks to come. Halloween is creeping up fast.
Behind the Scenes Report: I've revealed everything that's been going on this week. Right now were in convention mode and trying to get those darn next 3-4 books into your hands!
Another Cool Convention: Palladium expects to attend the Detroit Fanfare, September 24 & 25 at Cobo Hall, downtown Detroit. One of the guests is Kevin Eastman – co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles®. So this fun comic book and media convention will be a great chance to get your Ninja Turtle® game books (and comics) signed by one of the creators. It's the first time Kevin has been to my home town of Detroit, so I'm afraid I'll be a fan boy lugging a pile of TMNT RPG books for him to sign. We'll be selling some TMNT books there too. Maybe I can get Kevin to swing by the Palladium offices while he's in town. That'd be fun. Other guests include fan boy favorite actor, Bruce Campbell, and dozens and dozens of comic book guests. Palladium fans may be interested to know Dave Dorman (Palladium cover artist), Tim Bradstreet, and pal, Defiler and Palladium contributor of old, William Messner Loebs will also be attending, among any others guests. I'll keep you posted as we firm up the details.
Click here for more information about Detroit Fanfare.
Keep those imaginations burning bright and visit us at Gen Con Indy in August, and Detroit Fanfare in September, right here in Michigan.
– Kevin Siembieda, Publisher
Kevin Siembieda is completely rewriting, reorganizing, and expanding one of the most popular Rifts® World Books ever published: Vampire Kingdoms™. Updated to 109 P.A., there is so much new material that it is practically a new book, yet it also preserves most of the original characters, concepts and information. The new material is built upon the original text, only rewritten, clarified and expanded. Vampire Kingdoms™ will be updated and expanded in a more dramatic fashion than Kevin's work in Rifts® Sourcebook One a few years ago. Best of all, it will be quickly followed by the Rifts® Vampires Sourcebook™.
Trouble is stirring in the Vampire Kingdoms as ambitious vampire lords, ladies and misanthropes seek to expand their power to dominate more mortal life forms.
Written by Kevin Siembieda and a handpicked selection of other writers, this sourcebook explores the vampires of Mexico and their kingdoms in ways you never imagined. Tons of new data, adventure ideas and revelations.
The Rifter® is your doorway to unlimited imagination and numerous Palladium role-playing worlds. It offers new heroes, powers, weapons, magic and adventure for your games. It presents new villains, monsters and dangers to battle, and new ideas to consider.
The Rifter® #55 includes:
The power, secrets and magic of the underwater realm of Lemuria revealed. Player characters can use symbiotes, magic and technology to breathe underwater and spend time below the waves.
Lemuria is more than an underwater civilization of aquatic beings. They can trace their lineage as far back as the Atlanteans and can survive on dry land as well as underwater. In fact, their greatest secret is that there is no one resting place for the Lemurians, their great cities are always moving. Learn about the people of Lemuria, new Biomancy magic and weapons, Biomancy engineered riding animals, sea herbs, new powers of healing, sea monsters, and more. Epic adventure awaits.
This Robotech® sourcebook will be a Summer 2011 release.
The Minion War spills across Rifts Earth, where demons and infernals hope to recruit allies and use the Rifts as gateways of destruction. Their influence shakes things up across the planet, especially at locations where demons and Deevils already have a strong presence. More details to follow, but for now, 'nuff said.
Data about the chaos and madness of the early days of the Great Cataclysm, and the brave men and women who tried to stem the tide of destruction and save lives, the First Responders.
If you like Glitter Boys, high technology and/or Canada, you want this book. It is another World Book jammed full of valuable characters, information and adventure ideas.
This is the ultimate guide to magic on Rifts Earth. All the magic spells, magic tattoos, Techno-Wizard items, magic weapons, equipment, body armor, restraints, parasites, symbiotes, magic items, Automatons, Iron Juggernauts, and more from Rifts® World Books 1-23, Sourcebooks 1-4, and Siege on Tolkeen 1-6, collected into one big reference. This is a great reference book. Kevin and all of us at Palladium use it and the Rifts® Game Master Guide constantly.
This fan-favorite sourcebook is filled with high-tech wonders, magic and monsters. There are 20 O.C.C.s (Occupational Character Classes) that range from the traditional ninja and samurai to power armor, giant robots and cyborgs.
The Coalition State of Lone Star is a wild and woolly place of contrast and conflict. The Coalition States claims the entire State of Texas as their own, but they only control a small corner of it. It is here, at the Lone Star Complex, that the CS engages in genetic engineering and creates the famous Dog Boys and a host of other mutants. The rest of the state is held by the Pecos Empire – an empire of bandits, outlaws and rebels. The perfect companion to Rifts® New West™, Rifts® Spirit West™ and Rifts® Machinations of Doom™.
This is a great resource for getting out of print Palladium titles and other select books. We've made 90 titles available as PDF digital downloads fromDriveThruRPG.com. This is a great way to try Palladium products and get access to out of print RPG source material. Some notable titles include.
- Splicers® RPG
- Beyond the Supernatural™ RPG, First Edition Rules.
- Boxed Nightmares™ for BTS, First Edition Rules.
- Nightbane® Book Four: Shadows of Light™.
- The Mechanoids® RPG and The Mechanoid Invasion® RPG Trilogy.
- Palladium Fantasy RPG®, First Edition Rules and select 1st Edition sourcebooks.
- After the Bomb® RPG and sourcebooks.
- The Rifter® issues 1-48.
- The Best of The Rifter®
- Deluxe Revised RECON® RPG and Advanced RECON® Sourcebook.
- And more – go to DriveThruRPG.com and check 'em out.
2011 Palladium Releases
2011 New Releases & Back in Print
- Rifts® Dimension Book™ 14: Thundercloud Galaxy™ – New – Available now!
- Armageddon Unlimited™ – New – Available now!
- The Rifter® #53 – New – Available now!
- The Rifter® #54 – New – Available now!
- Aliens Unlimited™ – A Heroes Unlimited™ sourcebook – Back in print – Available now
- Rifts® World Book 20: Canada – Back in print – Available now
- Rifts® Dark Conversions™ – Back in print – Available now
- Palladium Fantasy RPG® – Back in print – Available now
- Rifts® Game Master Guide – Back in print – Available now
- Rifts® World Book 5: Triax & The NGR™ – Back in print – Available now
- Rifts® Bionics Sourcebook – Back in print – Available now
- Rifts® China One – Back in print – Available now
- Rifts® Megaverse® Builder – Back in print – Available now
- Rifts® Baseball Cap – Back in stock – Available now
- Rifts® Dimension Book™ 6: Three Galaxies™ – Back in print – Available now
- Rifts® Black Vault™ – Back in print – Available now
- Rifts® Mercenaries™ – Back in print – Available now
- Rifts® World Book 8: Rifts® Japan™ – Back in print – Available now
- Rifts® World Book 13: Lone Star™ – Back in print – Available now
- Rifts® Book of Magic – Back in print – Available now
June 2011 Releases
- Rifts® WB 23: Free Quebec™ – BACK IN PRINT – Available now
July 2011 Releases
- The Rifter® #55 – New
- Rifts® WB One: Vampire Kingdoms™, Expanded & Updated - New
- Rifts® World Book™: Lemuria – New
- Rifts® Coalition Wars® Book One: Sedition – coming back in print
- Rifts® Coalition Wars® Book Two: Coalition Overkill – coming back in print (tentative)
August 2011 Releases
- Rifts® Vampires Sourcebook™ – New (tentative)
- Rifts® Megaverse® in Flames (Minion War™ crossover) – New
- Robotech® New Generation™ Sourcebook – New (tentative)
New Releases Coming Soon (tentative)
- Rifts® Chaos Earth™ Sourcebook: First Responders (as soon as we can slot it in)
- Dead Reign™ Sourcebook Three
In the Pipeline
- Robotech® UEEF Marines and other Robotech® sourcebooks.
- Rifts® sourcebooks
- Rifts® Chaos Earth™ sourcebooks
- Palladium Fantasy®: Mysteries of Magic™ Two & Three
- Palladium Fantasy® other sourcebooks
- Warpath™ Urban Jungle RPG
- And other good stuff. Lots of other good stuff!
Check out the new creations by Palladium's very own Kathy Simmons. See her zombie doctor and other new zombies, Jack Skellington and Sally, and more. New creations are on the drawing board, and so is a new website. Each Halloween prop is truly life-sized (most are 6 feet or taller – Jack is almost 8 feet) and seems almost alive.
Each is an all-weather, life-sized Halloween prop that can handle rain and snow, and is a one-of-a-kind work of art (no two are exactly the same). Each looks frighteningly "real." All come apart and fold down to slightly larger than a king-size pillow for easy storage. Comes with easy instructions, a plastic storage bag, and the lawn stake to stand it up in your front yard. Indoor stand sold separately.
Types of "Ghouls" include: Zombies (all kinds!), killer clowns, wizards, witches, devils, grave ghouls, scarecrows, executioners, mad doctors, deadly nurses, vampires, werewolves, and more. Kathy's also now offering an array of hand-painted Halloween signs, signs with heads and bodies hanging from them, witch's brewing pots, Halloween centerpieces and more. Best of all, her high quality creations are much more affordable and imaginative than most competitors or mass produced items in a store, making them affordable Halloween fun.
If you think the photos online look good, you should see them in person. A typical "ghoul," as she calls her creations, costs $129-$259. You can see some of her work at her Queen of Ghouls™ Ebay store – queenofghouls.com.
© Copyright 2011 Palladium Books Inc. All rights reserved.
Rifts®, The Rifter®, RECON®, Splicers®, Palladium Books®, The Palladium Fantasy Role-Playing Game®, Phase World®, Nightbane®, Megaverse®, The Mechanoids®, The Mechanoid Invasion®, Coalition Wars® and After the Bomb® are Registered Trademarks of Palladium Books Inc. Beyond the Supernatural™, Chaos Earth, Coalition States, Dead Reign, Heroes Unlimited, Ninjas & Superspies, Minion War, Mysteries of Magic, SAMAS, Thundercloud Galaxy, Three Galaxies, Vampire Kingdoms, Warpath, and other published book titles, names, slogans and likenesses are trademarks of Palladium Books Inc., and Kevin Siembieda.
Robotech® and Robotech® The Shadow Chronicles® are Registered Trademarks of Harmony Gold USA, Inc.
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Jasper teen charged with murder, held on $1M bond
An 18-year-old Jasper man is being held on a $1 million bond in connection with the fatal shooting of another teen.
Jasper Police Chief Robert MacDonald said Rodarrion Armstrong is in the county jail on a murder charge.
According to MacDonald, three people attempted to lure 19-year-old O'Brien Parks to a meeting point on Wednesday afternoon so he could fight Armstrong.
The two had apparently been in an on-going feud for a couple of months, MacDonald said.
Parks refused to go, so Armstrong went to a home in the 400 block of Ogden Street Wednesday evening, the chief said.
At some point in the altercation, Parks was shot. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died.


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Date: 3:30pm PST February 13, 2013 Location: Agnes Flanagan Chapel
Agnes Flanagan Chapel
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, traditionally a special period of 40 days of reflection and spiritual preparation as Christians prepare for Good Friday and Easter. Rev. Mark Duntley, Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life will lead a brief and simple service at 12:30 PM and at 3:30 PM in Agnes Flanagan Chapel.


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Fall 2010 Issue
More than Child's Play
This past spring, 23 fourth- and fifth-graders from Hubert O. Sibley Elementary School in North Miami took part in Fun, Fit Fridays, a new program at Barry that uses physical fitness and athletics as way to transform communities.
The children who participated in the eight-week program were primarily of Haitian ancestry and came from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Every Friday, these students walked from their school to the Barry campus to learn life skills through sports, fitness and academics.
Barry Wellness Coordinator Catalina Franco-Cicero, who is working towards her PhD, got the idea for the program after taking two graduate courses: International Sport and Community Development with Dr. Darlene Kluka and Sociology of Education with Dr. Priva Fischweicher. As part of her course work, Franco-Cicero developed the model for a program that became Fun, Fit Fridays.
During the program, which also emphasizes the empowerment and equality of women, the children worked on homework assignments and interacted with Barry student athletes. Combing these components with the idea of a healthy lifestyle is vital for children, Franco-Cicero noted, adding that there is a great need to reduce the number of children affected by Type 2 diabetes.
"By educating young students through exercise and fitness programs, we can help solve (health and childhood obesity-related) problems all over the world," she said.
The idea of Fun, Fit Fridays is already going global. A visiting professor, Dr. Anneliese Goslin of the University of Pretoria in South Africa, sat in on Kluka's class and was so impressed with the concept that the University of Pretoria implemented the program with youth in their area.
Franco-Cicero and Kluka had the chance to visit the University of Pretoria last summer to assess the South African Fun, Fit Fridays program and hand deliver pen pal letters from the children in the Barry program.
While in South Africa, Franco-Cicero and Kluka also met with some colleagues from the University of Beira Interior in Portugal. As a result, the duo are tentatively scheduled to go to Portugal to help get their Fun, Fit Fridays program off the ground.
According to Kluka, this program is one of the few times in her career she has seen something from the classroom make it to the real world. "There isn't anything better, in my humble opinion," she said.